Great Lakes Region of AMTA

Join us in welcoming the 2026 - 2027 GLR - AMTAS Officers! Over the next few days, we will share more about each officer, so stay tuned!

These students have demonstrated commitment to the field, their education, and professional development, and we are proud to witness their success!

Thank you, GLR - AMTAS Officers for stepping up and representing our profession at the collegiate level.

Our August Executive Meeting is tonight at 7:30pm ET // 6:30pm CT.

Email [email protected] to be added to the meeting event on Zoom. These meetings are open to the GLR Membership.

Don't worry, we've got you covered.

(Disclaimer- we know music therapy isn’t a solution for everything, just having some fun with posts 😊)

The August Executive Committee Meeting is taking place August 10th, 7:30pm EST/ 6:30pm CT.

These are open to the GLR Membership. Email [email protected] to be added to the event.

Music therapy advocacy in action in the GLR!

Thank you to AMTA for spreading this news! Please read & take action if able!

As a part of AMTA's involvement with national coalitions, we encourage you to consider participating in the following Call-to-Action available through CASE, the Council of Administrators of Special Education.

https://casecec.quorum.us/campaign/166653/

Music therapist achievements unlocked 💪

The Great Lakes Region of AMTA is seeking nominations for the role of President-Elect.

This will be a short-term position, serving as President-Elect from September 2026 - April 3, 2027. The elected individual will become President of the GLR on April 3, 2027 (serving as President from 2027-2029 and Past-President from 2029-2031).

Timeline: Nominations close and Candidate Information Forms due by August 12. The election will occur between August 24 - September 4, 2026.

If you are interested, please contact: Todd Schwartzberg, Past-President of the GLR at - elections@glr-amta

We had fun with this last week, so we're asking again... which music therapist are you? 👀

Check out this job posting in Illinois! 🎶

Greater Chicago Music Therapy Inc. is looking for a licensed professional and board-certified music therapist to join our amazing team! This is a full-time salaried position that offers flexibility. Part-time option also available if interested. We are a mobile practice and travel to our clients throughout Chicago and several surrounding suburbs. We are looking for an independent music therapist who can manage their own caseload of individual and group sessions with adults with dementia, neurodiversity, developmental/intellectual disabilities, various other neurological disorders, and in hospice care. We work from a strength-based and person-centered approach, and have wonderful community partners. It is important to us to be doing the work we love while being supported. Our team collaborates closely sharing knowledge, expertise, guidance, and resources. We are thrilled to be able to have someone awesome join us!​

START DATE: FALL 2026

BENEFITS:
- Starting salary range begins at $55k
- Starting with 4 weeks PTO and eligible for increase in the future
- $350 per month toward health insurance (BCBS plans available)
- BCBS dental insurance plan
- Life insurance
- Short term disability insurance and options for additional coverage
- Worker’s compensation and professional liability insurance
- CBMT and Illinois licensure dues covered​
- Membership to AMTA and IAMT
- Professional development paid time and enrollment cost coverage (e.g. CMTEs)
- Compensation for travel (time and mileage)
- Weekly team meetings and clinical supervision
- Opportunities to work with interns and practicum students
- iPad, instruments, equipment, and supplies
- Access to music and session plan library
- Streaming music subscription
- Monthly technology stipend
- Flexible schedule

REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must be Illinois LPMT and MT-BC OR eligible for both the Illinois license and board certification
- Team members must have a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable and safe transportation
- Must be COVID-19 vaccinated & boosted
- Comfortable assisting clients who use wheelchairs short distances if necessary (e.g. escorting a client from the dining room at a care community to a quiet space for session)
- Ideal applicant brings energy, creativity, dependability, good communication skills, and patience to their work​

TO APPLY:
Please send CV or resume, cover letter, and a list of 2-3 references to Rebecca Freiman, Owner/Director of Greater Chicago Music Therapy Inc. at [email protected]